black-tailed deer - NOW OT Wasabi
Heather Koch (Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:14:18 PST)

Wow. Thank you for sharing the link Makiko. I live near this farm and yet never knew it exists in these beautiful mountains.

On Feb 29, 2016, at 11:51 PM, Makiko Goto-Widerman <makikogotowiderman@me.com> wrote:

Hello Jim,

I always wish to grow Wasabi, but unfortunately there is no chance to grow Wasabi so far. It does not grow here in Southern California.
Long time before I visited a largest Wasabi Farm in Japan which was at the foothill of Japan Alps. They have a lot of snow in winter, and it is hot and humid
in summer, similar to the climate in East Coast.
They keep running natural water from the local river. A black shade protected the plants from direct sun.

I found an interesting farm in NC which grows Wasabi in natural setting by the creek in the mountain. (https//http://www.mountaingardensherbs.com/)
Wild Wasabi in Japan must be growing by the creek in the mountain, moist but not soggy dump soil under filtered sun.

I plan to move to East Coast this summer. Then I can grow Wasabi.

Makiko

On Feb 29, 2016, at 11:56 AM, James Waddick <jwaddick@kc.rr.com> wrote:

Dear Makiko,

I have grown Wasabi here in Kansas City with little trouble. I certainly do not have running water- barely have water.

I followed guidance from a UK grower and have my plants in a gritty-mostly gravel mix sitting in shallow saucer. I water them regularly until the saucer fills.

Stays in almost full shade year round and winters in a cool/frost free greenhouse.

Drop me a note if you want more info. Best Jim

On Feb 27, 2016, at 4:10 PM, Makiko Goto-Widerman <makikogotowiderman@me.com> wrote:

Do you grow Wasabi plant? You have a running creek in your back yard? Just curious.

Makiko

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